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Sorry for the delay. Life kind of go in the way.

18 Months Later

Andy sat in the chair as she got her hair done. She watched as the hairstylist curled her hair, then pulling it up into the style she had chosen. She couldn't believe this day had come. She thought back to the day that almost canceled it all.

She was being wheeled to x-ray when Sam showed up. She could tell Sam was upset and was in no mood to put up with him. She raised her hand to stop him, "I don't want to hear it at all. So just turn around and walk out. She watched Sam's face turn dark, "Oh your going to listen to me, what the hell were you thinking?" The poor x-ray tech stopped in her tracks as Sam stood in front of them with his hands crossed. "What in gods name possessed you to jump on the hood of the kidnappers car? Did you want to leave Grayson alone? Is that your life goal to die before the kid is five like his Dad?"

Andy stood up out of the wheel chair and braced herself, "I saved a little boy and now he is home with his family. They shot Oliver and he was going to kill the little boy. Its not like I jumped on the car on purpose, they fricking ran me over. I just happened to end up on the hood! I did what I had to do with the situation I was handed." She put her hand up to stop him from retorting. " You don't get to bring up Grayson ever. YOUR NOT HIS FATHER! If you don't like how I do my job go find yourself some other beach bunny to bang and leave me the hell alone!" She was screaming at this point.

Sam turned beat red, opened his mouth to say something and then stormed out of the room. Andy sat back in the chair and burst into tears. The x-ray tech took her on to x-ray hoping to not run into anyone else that was angry with his patient. By the time she hobbled out of the ER she found Tracy standing in the waiting room. "Tracy?"

"I figured you needed a ride. The two of you can cool off and maybe listen to each other calmly later." Tracy held out her hand to help her out to the car.

"He was being irrational. I was just doing my job." Andy huffed as she struggled to get out the doors.

"He may have been irrational but he was freaking out. All he got was you were in the ER. You still only have Nick and I listed as your emergency contact. He couldn't get any info on you at all. But I will say this, yelling he is not Grayson's father is not cool either. You two need to learn to fight fair." Tracy helped her into the car and then ran around the car to slide into the driver seat.

"But Tracy…"

Tracy cut her off. "Nope I heard both of you. You said the most hurtful thing you could, he is not Grayson's father. He hurt you by saying you wanted to leave Grayson. It would have been much easier if he had expressed that he was freaked out and scared of losing you. While you should have said, I understand but let me tell you what happened."

Tracy started the car and headed towards Andy's home.

Andy looked into the back seat to see Steve sitting behind Tracy. He held up his hands, "We don't always fight fair either."

Tracy looked in the review mirror and frowned, "Not helping!"

Andy remembered Tracy and Steve getting her settled at home in bed with her cell phone, remote for the TV, meds and water. When Andy woke up next she noticed Grayson sleeping next to her. It was dark out but she noticed the light from the TV in the living room glowing through the doorway. She tried to sit up and moaned. Sam appeared in the doorway. "Hey."

She looked up at him and whispered, "Hey, I am really sorry." Sam walked over to help her get out of bed. When she stood up straight Sam kissed her on the forehead and quietly said, "I am sorry too. Where are you headed?"

"Bathroom, Grayson's out like a light."

Sam helped her towards the bathroom, "Yeah, he tried to wake you when we got home. I explained to him you got a boo boo at work and would see him in the morning. When it was time for bed he said he wanted to sleep next to you, so I let him. I will move him to his bed when I come to bed."

She leaned into him, "Thanks Sam. I am sorry about the whole beach bunny and not Grayson's father comment."

"I was so freaked out I didn't know what to do or say when I finally saw you. No one would tell me anything. I don't want to lose you, ever. So, if there is a next time and please change your contacts and I promise to keep my head on."

Andy smiled and kissed him, "I promise to change that and not be hurtful even when you are losing your mind." Andy stood up, " I will be out in a minute."

Andy came out of her thoughts when the hairdresser finished her hair. She started to do her makeup and Andy went back into her thoughts.

Grayson turned three not long after Sam proposed. Both of them sat down and explained to him they were going to get married. Grayson seemed excited about the whole thing until he said, "So I get a real daddy?"

Sam watched as Andy's face twisted in pure grief and that was where he had to step in. Sam nodded to Andy and picked up Grayson, "Let me show you something." Sam took him to his room and talked about the photos on his wall. He told him stories about Nick and how he was a hero. When it was all said and done, Sam left Grayson to look at the photo albums that everyone had made. He went to find Andy who was sitting on their bed. He sat down next to her when Andy said, "Are you sure about this?"

Sam looked at her funny.

She looked at him, "You will always be competing with his ghost. I can never ask you to do that."

Sam pulled her towards him, "It is only natural for Grayson to want to know his father, to worship him like a hero. I can't take that away from him. I just have to strive to be the best dad figure to him that Nick would have wanted to be."

Andy kissed Sam, "You are amazing."

Sam smirked, "I try to be! I will admit I do not look forward to hearing him say I am not his real dad in an argument but I know it will happen and Nick to him will always be a hero. But in the end we will all come out of this alive and better for it."

Andy again was pulled out of her thoughts when she heard Traci come up behind her, "Oh, wow, you look so beautiful. Ready to put your dress on?"

Andy thanked the hairdresser and stood up. "Yes, I am ready," with a big smile.

Sam stood at the front of the church with Grayson by his side. Sam whispered, "Stand still Grayson." Grayson whined quietly, "I don't like my tie. Can't I take it off?" Sam smirked, "You can take it off when I take mine off. We don't need to suffer the wrath of your Aunt Traci and Aunt Sarah because we ditched the ties." Grayson gave a big sigh to Sam. Oliver patted him on the shoulder, "Just remember, you do things that are not fun for the girls you love."

Grayson glared at Oliver, "Ewwww, Uncle Ollie."

Sam lightly chuckled, "keep thinking that Grayson, at least until your 25."

The music started to play and the three of them turned towards the door where the ladies would be coming through. First came Traci. Sam watched Steve from the pew beam and wink at her. Traci was beaming and gave him a big smile. Sam was happy that Steve and Traci were going to make it official in two months.

He gazed over the audience and saw Gail sitting next to Holly. He was amazed at the transformation of Gail with Holly, smoothing out the rough edges to leave a kinder, gentler Gail. He glanced over to Dov and Chloe. Chloe was starting to show and he saw how protective Dov was of her. Almost reminded him of himself with Andy. He then looked over at Chris. Chris had met a nurse one day when he went into interview a witness at the hospital. Sam couldn't remember her name since he had only met her once but Andy assured him she was just as sweet as Chris. He was just glad Chris found someone to share his life with. He then looked at Celery and smiled. He glanced over to see Oliver beaming at her. Celery blew him a kiss. Neither had plans to make it official anytime soon, they told Andy and Sam last date night. They just wanted to enjoy each other and learn all about each other before they took that step. Sam thought it was because Oliver was gun shy and wanted to wait for a while. He tried to tell them they were a great couple and to take the plunge, only to receive giggles and laughs from them.

Sam then found Frank and Noelle. Noelle had just found out that she was expecting another little girl. Frank had been beaming for the past week at the news. He then saw Andy's rookie and groaned. Selfie, as he liked to call himself was doing thumbs up at him smiling. Sam found him rather annoying and couldn't wait till he got cut loose, just so Andy could have some peace on patrol. Then the music changed and there stood Andy. Sam watched as everyone stood up as she walked down the isle. She was so beautiful and he could not believe she was going to be his forever.

Grayson tugged Sam's pants, Sam leaned down to hear what he had to say. Grayson whispered, "Mommy is so pretty." Sam leaned up and ruffled his hair, "Yeah, she is buddy."

Andy stepped up next to him and took his hand. Sam whispered, "Hey gorgeous, come her often?"

Andy giggled, "No, what do you have in mind?"

The priest started to step up to them as Sam quietly asked, "Did you eat the crackers I sent you?"

Andy blushed, "Yes and they stayed down."

Sam smiled and they both looked at the priest.

All that work, all the planning had come down to this and Sam felt the ceremony just seemed so quick, because before he knew it the priest was announcing, may I introduce you to Mr. and Mrs. Swarek. They both turned turned to the audience smiling. Sam then led her down the isle and exited to the left so they could have a moment before meeting their guest at the reception.

Sam found the brides dressing room, leading her into the room, shutting the door behind them. He turned to see Andy staring at her ring. Andy looked up and smiled at him, "We did it."

Sam walked over and embraced her. "Yes, Yes we did. How are you feeling? Any nausea?"

"No, the crackers helped. I don't remember being this sick with Grayson."

Sam chuckled as he started to lead her to the reception, "Will blame it on my DNA."

Andy giggled, "of course, that must be it. Lets get to the reception before they miss us."

Sam smiled and took her hand, "Lets Mrs. Swarek!"